Gates 18276 HVAC Heater Hose - Reservoir To Engine, Reservoir To Pipe or Throttle Body Outlet

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Tight Engine Bays

The Gates 18276 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for smaller, tighter engine compartments where a formed routing path matters. It is made from EPDM and is approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications.

Use this molded heater hose when servicing HVAC and cooling system routing on select Mitsubishi Outlander, Saturn Vue, and Mazda Millenia applications.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Heater Hose
• Part number: 18276
• EPDM construction for coolant and heater service
• Factory-molded shape for OE-style routing
• Centerline length: 12.31 in. (313 mm)
• End 1 inside diameter: 0.28 in. (7 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 0.37 in. (9 mm)
• Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications

Product Details

The Gates Molded Heater Hose line is built around formed hose routing for modern engine bays with limited clearance. This Gates 18276 hose uses EPDM material and a molded profile to follow the original hose path more closely than a straight universal hose. It is a practical replacement for HVAC heater hose and coolant hose service where the factory shape is important.

Compatible With 2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, Throttle Body Outlet; 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, Reservoir To Pipe; and 1995-2002 Mazda Millenia, Reservoir To Engine. This part cross-references Anchor 10276 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or hardened heater hose material
• Coolant seepage at a formed hose section
• Restricted routing in a tight engine compartment
• Replacement needs for a molded HVAC coolant hose
• Service on coolant, water, or air hose routing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify end diameters, centerline length, and routing before installation. Match the molded shape to the original hose path on the vehicle and inspect adjoining clamps, pipes, and fittings for wear or corrosion. Confirm the application by position: Fits 2007-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, Throttle Body Outlet; Fits 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, Reservoir To Pipe; Fits 1995-2002 Mazda Millenia, Reservoir To Engine.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement part with factory-formed dimensions for consistent fitment. The EPDM construction and molded design support dependable service in HVAC and cooling system applications.